TransEnterix Names New CFO, Reports Negative Q2 Earnings Amid Challenging Times

TransEnterix hires Shameze Rampertab as its new CFO and said it expects “modest growth” in Q3 and Q4.

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TransEnterix Inc., which markets the Senhance Surgical Robotic System, appointed Shameze Rampertab as its new chief financial officer, effective 24 August, the company announced on 13 August.

Rampertab has more than 20 years of experience in the health care sector and most recently served as interim CEO...

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